4-year-old drowns in Livonia pool, police say

(FOX 2) - A child has died after drowning in a pool in Livonia, police say.

The 4-year-old boy was found unresponsive at the bottom of a pool around 7 p.m. on Wednesday.

What we know:

Police responded to 19525 Victor Parkway in Livonia at 7:07 p.m. after a child was found at the bottom of the pool. 

The person who reported the drowning was unrelated to the child, later removing them from the pool and calling 911. 

Life-saving measures were undertaken until police arrived. Emergency crews took over CPR and exhausted efforts before taking the child to a nearby hospital.

He was pronounced dead just after 8 p.m.

Police say the father was in the area of the pool, but not at the pool. An investigation is underway.

Zoom out:

Police say the tragic incident is a reminder that children should have flotation devices with them at all times. An adult should also have eyes on their child while in the pool.